Advanced Cosmetic and General Dentistry Blog

Many over-the-counter teeth whitening systems promise whiter teeth without a visit to the dentist. The claim is made that users can achieve the same bright, white results as with professional tooth whitening, because over the counter products use a lower strength of bleach over a longer period of time to ultimately end up with the same results.

In ideal conditions this could perhaps be true. But the store-bought kits do not provide ideal ways to achieve dramatic or even results At the Studio City, California dental office of Smiles By Sands, teeth are whitened using the Zoom! whitening system. It applies a specific light frequency to activate a proprietary bleaching compound containing peroxide that enhances the whitening effect.

According to Dr. Jamie Sands, professional laser teeth whitening is cost-effective and time-effective and offers excellent aesthetic results. She states, “Our patients can walk into our cosmetic dentistry office and walk out about one hour later with a dazzling white smile, and the service is highly affordable.”

Professional tooth whitening offers additional benefits when compared with over-the-counter products:
• Products that do not include a bleaching tray may result in uneven, blotchy whitening, because saliva and tongue movements can inadvertently dilute or wipe away the bleaching agent.
• Generic trays will not fit your individual teeth and will therefore not keep the whitening gel in consistent contact. This gives uneven results.
• Glycerin, found in many over-the-counter teeth whitening products, can dry out tooth enamel.
• Whitening strips brighten only the front surface of teeth, but cannot adequately bleach cracks and crevices between teeth. This can cause a mottled effect of very bright and still dark areas of each tooth that looks unsightly.
• So-called whitening toothpastes contain abrasive ingredients which over time scrape enamel off, allowing the yellow dentin layer to show through.

For a winning, Hollywood smile, choose Zoom! tooth whitening performed by the professionals at Smiles By Sands. It is the only way to truly achieve a beautiful, healthy smile that makes you feel good about yourself. To lean more, please contact our cosmetic dentistry office today.

Tooth whitening is a highly effective means of brightening teeth several shades without removing any of the tooth’s enamel. Tooth whitening lightens stains and discoloration on natural teeth only and does not affect the color of any porcelain restorations such as bridges, crowns or veneers. People often opt for in-office tooth whitening because over-the-counter products offer less than dazzling results that do not last.

At Smiles By Sands in Studio City, California, we perform advanced Zoom! Teeth whitening to restore teeth to their whitest and brightest. First, we will assess your teeth to make sure there are no pressing dental issues that require attention prior to whitening. Once we determine you are a good candidate for the Zoom! process, you will be enjoying more beautiful, whiter teeth in about an hour.

For some individuals, whitening can last several years. Factors which will shorten your bright white results are:
• Foods and drinks that stain, such as black tea, red wine and blackberries
• Smoking or chewing tobacco
• Poor dental hygiene

Excellent home care, regular check-ups, and regular professional cleaning are all essential for maintaining your whitening results.

Your Smiles By Sands dentist offers an easy-to-use follow-up kit, so you can maintain your beautiful new smile when it is convenient for you. If you prefer to perform a comprehensive whitening treatment at home, Smiles By Sands offer the Nite-White kit for potent at-home whitening with no in-office procedure. Please call or email our cosmetic dentistry office to learn more about how you can successfully whiten your teeth.